Managing Soil Quality Challenges in Modern Agriculture
Description
* In-depth treatments of the soil quality concept, its history, and its applicability in research and in developed and developing societies
* All 18 chapters are written by well-established experts from Europe, North America and Australia
Soil quality is a concept that allows soil functions to be related to specific purposes. Managing Soil Quality takes a management oriented approach by identifying key issues in soil quality and management options to enhance the sustainability of modern agriculture. Topics covered include major plant nutrients (N, P, K), soil acidity, soil organic matter, soil biodiversity, soil compaction, erosion, pesticides and urban waste.
* All 18 chapters are written by well-established experts from Europe, North America and Australia
Soil quality is a concept that allows soil functions to be related to specific purposes. Managing Soil Quality takes a management oriented approach by identifying key issues in soil quality and management options to enhance the sustainability of modern agriculture. Topics covered include major plant nutrients (N, P, K), soil acidity, soil organic matter, soil biodiversity, soil compaction, erosion, pesticides and urban waste.
Keywords
ScienceLife SciencesEcologyTechnology & EngineeringAgricultureAgronomy
